Guatemala: ending impunity, rights of indigenous peoples, and migrants (UN statement)
The ICJ today joined other NGOs in addressing the UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva, on the situation for human rights in Guatemala. (more…)
Tag Archives | Rights of indigenous peoples
2018 Geneva Forum of Judges & Lawyers – indigenous & other traditional or customary justice systems in Asia
The ICJ convened the 9th annual “Geneva Forum” of Judges and Lawyers in Bangkok, Thailand, 13-14 December 2018, on the topic of indigenous and other traditional or customary justice systems in Asia. (more…)
Breaking Down Barriers: Towards inclusive access to justice (UN event)
This side event to the UN Human Rights Council session addresses equal and effective access to justice for indigenous people, people living with a disability and people from ethnic, religious or linguistic minorities. (more…)
2017 Geneva Forum of Judges & Lawyers: traditional and customary justice systems
The 8th Geneva Forum brought together judges, lawyers, and other legal experts from around the world, and relevant UN representatives, to discuss the relationship between traditional and customary justice systems and international human rights, access to justice, and the rule of law. (more…)
Myanmar: a sound basis for land use reform
An opinion piece by Daniel Aguirre, ICJ International Legal Adviser in Myanmar. (more…)
Guatemala: promotion of indigenous people’s rights through strategic litigation and reform of the State
Inauguration of the 5th International Seminar on Strategic Litigation in Guatemala City. (more…)